Sharing the super smooth itinerary of Alishan 2 days and 1 night self-guided tour! 🌄🚂

Day 1: Chiayi → Alishan, a slow tour of the secret forest • 06:00 Depart from Chiayi to take the Taiwan Travel Alishan Line (tickets are recommended to be purchased in advance) and arrive at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in about 2 hours. Arrive early to avoid the crowds and enjoy the fresh air! 📍 Tips: There is a vending machine at the Alishan Transfer Station where you can buy Alishan coupons (must buy), 40 yuan with a super beautiful design and a value of 200 yuan, which can be discounted to 50 yuan for admission tickets, 50 yuan for stargazing tours, 50 yuan for tour buses, and 50 yuan for consumption in the park • After entering the park: Take the small train (Zhuoping Line) and go straight to the small train station as soon as you enter the park. Take the Zhuoping Line (departs at about 9:00 and takes 25 minutes). Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of giant trees and clouds. It is super healing! After getting off the bus, start exploring on foot: • Walking route: Sister Pond → Shouzhen Temple → Shenmu Group This route is easy to walk and takes about 1-1.5 hours. The scenery of Sister Pond is extremely beautiful, and the temple is very popular with worshippers. It is very effective for praying for peace! The sacred trees allow you to feel the shock of thousand-year-old giant trees. 📸 Photo spots: Sister Tanmu Plank Road and the "Three Brothers" of the Shenmu Group are the best for taking photos! • Shenmu Station → Return by train After visiting the Shenmu Group, take the train from Shenmu Station back to Alishan Station, which is easy and labor-saving. • Lunch & Break 🍵 Suggestion: Visit the Alishan Visitor Center, buy some souvenirs or have a cup of Alishan high mountain tea • 19:00 Stargazing Tour: Join the Alishan stargazing tour (remember to sign up in advance), where a professional guide will take you to see the starry sky, so romantic! If the weather is good, you can even see the Milky Way! ✨🌟 Tips: Bring a jacket, it’s cold on the mountain at night! Day 2: Sunrise Feast + Fenqihu Nostalgia Tour • 04:30 Watch the sunrise on the Zhushan Line. Get up early and take the Zhushan Line train (around 04:30, adjusted according to the sunrise time) to the Ogasawara Observation Deck to watch the sunrise. The sea of ​​clouds and the rising sun are definitely worth the price of admission! 📷 Photo spot: The view from the Ogasawara platform is super wide, remember to take more photos! • Return trip: Get off at Numahira Station → Shuishan Sacred Tree → Shuishan Healing Trail. After watching the sunrise, take the train back to Numahira Station. After getting off, visit the Shuishan Sacred Tree (a hidden giant tree, very spiritual). Then take a stroll along the Shuishan Healing Trail, which is about 1.5 kilometers long and has streams and primeval forests along the way, perfect for relaxing! 🌿 Tips: The trail is easy to walk on, I walked in sandals. • 09:10 Take Taiwan Express → 10:00 Arrive at Fenchihu Leave Alishan and take Taiwan Express to Fenchihu, the journey takes about 50 minutes. Fenchihu Old Street is full of retro style. We recommend visiting old-fashioned shops, eating railway bento or aiyu ice cream! 🍴 Must-eat: Fenqihu bento and handmade mochi, super authentic! • 11:10 Taiwan Travel → Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail After eating and drinking, take Taiwan Travel back to Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station, ending the fulfilling trip to Alishan! 🚌 Tips: Remember to confirm the return ticket time and arrive at the station early to wait for the train. Highlights • Super convenient transportation: Taiwan Travel + small train connects all the attractions, so you can easily visit without driving. • All the classics are covered: sunrise, giant trees, trails, stargazing, and Fenqihu, all in one place! • Easy to manage time: The itinerary is moderately relaxed, with time to rest when you are tired, suitable for all ages. Preparation reminder • Equipment: Bring light rain gear (weather is changeable in the mountains), warm clothing (it’s cool in the mornings and evenings), and sports shoes. • Budget: 2 days and 1 night, approximately $2500-4000/person (including transportation, tickets, accommodation, and meals), depending on the accommodation options. This route is the smoothest way to enjoy Alishan that I have ever taken. It covers all the highlights of the attractions and the time allocation is just right! Have you ever been to Alishan? Come and share your experience~🏞️ #Alishan #Self-guided tour #Taiwan travel